Summer Learning

Summer Learning

1.  Sometimes, in the morning, go take a walk in a park or along a seashore with your mom or dad: Look at the way sunlight is reflected on the water and think about the things you love the most in your life; be happy.

2.  Try to use some of the new English words we learned together this year: The more things you manage to say, the more things you’ll manage to think; and the more things you think, the freer you’ll be.

3.  Read as much as you possibly can in English or Portuguese. But not because you have to. Read because summers inspire adventures and dreams, and when you read you’ll feel like a bird flying high in the sky. Read because it’s the best! You may read on Raz Kids from anywhere in the world!

4.  Avoid things that make you feel grumpy: Play with friends who like to laugh and have fun!

5.  If you feel sad or afraid, don’t worry: Try keeping a diary as a way to write about your feelings.

6.  Dance!  In your house, or alone in your room.  You're crazy not to dance!

7.  At least once, watch a sunrise or a sunset with your mom or dad.  Stay quiet and breathe. Close your eyes, be thankful.

8.  Play a lot of sports.

9.  Try to meet a new friend!

10. Be as happy as sunlight, as wild as the sea.
  
11. Don't say mean things. Always be polite and kind.

12. Watch movies in English:  Improve your language skills and your ability to dream.

13. Dream:  Never give up.  Follow your dreams.

14. Practice your math skills by playing Mathletics.  Your user ID and password are taped to your homework folder.

15. Be good.

Love,
Your first grade teacher